City

La Follette, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Campbell County  ·  Tennessee

👥17,643Population
💰$46,692Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$160,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma145 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,100 (47.3%)
Some College1,825 (16.9%)
Associates1,691 (15.7%)
Bachelors502 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree1,530 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.6%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,692 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$160,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units9,721
Vacant Units2,041

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About La Follette, TN

La Follette is a city in Tennessee, located in Campbell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,643 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, La Follette is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,692 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Follette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Follette is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.99%).

La Follette, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in La Follette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37766 17,643 $46,692 $160,500 $747 5.9% 18.8% 61.4%